Lasell University vs. City Tech

Comparable Facts

Compare Lasell University in Newton, MA with CUNY New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than Lasell University based on total student enrollment (14,486 students vs. 1,668 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Lasell University is located in Newton, MA (Small City setting); CUNY New York City College of Technology is in Brooklyn, NY (Large City setting).
• Lasell University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. CUNY New York City College of Technology is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Lasell University 12:1; CUNY New York City College of Technology 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lasell University are 36.9% lower than at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,040 vs. $22,260).
• Out-of-state tuition is 76.9% higher at Lasell University than at CUNY New York City College of Technology (about $11,758 more per year; $27,040 vs. $15,282).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Lasell University than at CUNY New York City College of Technology (96% vs. 85%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell University students is 78.4% larger than aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students ($14,638 vs. $8,206).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Lasell University and City Tech.
• Typical fall application deadline: City Tech Sep 1, 2026.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 13.7% at Lasell University vs. 18.2% at City Tech.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, CUNY New York City College of Technology graduates have a $16,387 lower median loan debt than Lasell University graduates ($10,613 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, City Tech graduates have an estimated $170 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Lasell University graduates ($109 vs. $279).
• More Lasell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation (69% vs. 47%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.